PORTOBELLO.

Otago Witness, Issue 1892, 15 May 1890, Page 19

PORTOBELLO.

Road Boabd.— The ordinary meeting of jthe Portobello Hoad Board" was held .on the 26th April. Present—Messrs Macandrew (in the chair), Seaton, Cross, Anderson, and Batson. ■ The inspector reported that the work done by the Hooper's Inlet School Committee was beneficial in every way to the board. Tenders for the supply of metal at Boose's Point on the beach road were opened, and Meßsrs J. and W. Groyne's was accepted at 2s lOd per yard. The Treasury advised the board that £137 5s sd, lees the hospital and charitable account now owing, had been placed in the Bank of New Zealand to their credit Letters from Mr W. H. Hutohißon, surveyor, ■was read re the dosing of Mr Larnaoh's road, and consideration was deferred till next meeting, jjdte C \thetine Fraser wrote asking the board to open a road to her property in block IV, Portobello pay survey district. It was resolved that the board could do nothing in the matter, 8B the committee appointed some time ago reported the making of the road impracticable. Mr A. M'Kay waited on the board re bis rates on the pound leased from, Mr Larnach. It was resolved that the board decline to move in the matter, as the valuation is from that of the Property Tax Commissioner, but that they will stay proceedings pending a reply from that quarter to Mr M'Kay. The inspector put in his report for work done during the month, also for new works for the month of May. Nos 1 and 2 were agreed' to ; No 3 ordered to stand over till next meeting ; No 4, the boird declined to move in the matter. Mr John Clearwaler wiote asking the board to put in a culvert on tho nuil'leading to his property. The matter was left ia the Iwndo of the inspector. Annual Mkcting —The annual meeting of the board w,i« cill"d for Monday, sth inst., but, lapsed, as only the chairman and Mr DieUson attended. It stands adjourned till 31st inst.

Voluntrkbs.- The Port Chalmers Nava's and'the Portobello Rifle, Club commenced a friendly match on Saturday, 26th ult., and finished It on Saturday, 10th Inst The weather was very unfavourable on both days. Tho first day resulted in a draw in favour of Portobello, at their own range; while.the second was in favour of tbe Navals, on their own ground. The day was very boiitennu, with wind,and rain, so that good scoring wa. impossible. I have been at a good many matches, but never had t'> hold off the target at2ooyds until I visited Port Chnlmers. This -will give marksmen an idea ot the Port Chalmers range. I believe it is the most difficult range in the colony. The target is placed on the side of Goat I Bland, and at all stages you have to fire across the water. Those used to ranges inland have to find out elevations other than thoie that they formerly used. It is a plfcy the Port cannot provide their volunteers with a better place to practise, as they are very jolly fellows to visit.